#op8

--- A few hours later...

Director: So this is the Op8♪ office...

A sudden notice had granted me with 19 artists and this building.

Director: It’s small compared to Reve’s office, but this is too big for me to manage as just one person.

Haruka: Things look pretty serious, huh? Looks like I’m moving to Op8♪ too, so be good to me, Kitten ♪

Director: 18 more artists like him, huh... The responsibility’s weighing down heavy, but I’ll do my best. First off, a confirmation of the facilities we’re working with here...

Director: This is a practice studio... There’s a recording studio too. The other floors have nothing on them..... they’re all rather spacious, though, so they can all be put to good use somehow. “Op8♪” still doesn’t have anything yet... What does the name of this place even mean? “Op” as in “opus”? And 8 as in... title number 8? Hm...

I check the roster of artists transferring to Op8♪ once more. As a major label, Reve Music has different subsidiaries for classical, jazz and the like... There are plenty of names on the roster along with labels that seem like they can transfer to. So why transfer to Op8...?  Making a brand new label so suddenly... just what kind of label is this “Op8♪” supposed to be...?

Hibiki: Pardon the intrusion! Under Op8♪ as of today, Nanahoshi Hibiki! Let’s get along! Wait... huh?

Director: You... earlier we...!

Hibiki: Ehehe! Truth is, just after that, I got a call from the president saying that I passed! 

Director: Congrats! I’m happy for you.

Hibiki: Could it be... you’re Op8♪’s director...?

Director: That would be correct. I look forward to working with you.

Hibiki: Woah... you’re the director... Director! Please treat me kindly! Y’know, I... if I’m with Director, I feel like I can shine!!

Itsuki: Hibiki, you two know each other?

Hibiki: Kinda! Director, this is Ikki... he plays piano in my group SHINE.

Itsuki: You’re the director...? My name is Reizei Itsuki. I’m confident we’ll rise to great heights. It’s a pleasure to meet you. And...

Yuta: Good work today, boss! On French horn, I’m Sunami Yuta! 

Eisuke: I’m Makita Eisuke on bassoon. Nice to meet you!

Hibiki: Yshm, you too!

Yshm: Hm... the colour of your soul is quite fascinating.

Director: Huh? 

Yshm: It looks like we’ll be able to produce good music if we’re together. I am Yshm, the oboe player. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Director: ...You too.

I’d thought that was all of them, but I noticed there was still one more hiding behind a pillar.

Yuta: All that’s left is Riku-chan! Introduce yourself quickly.

Riku: A-ah... I... s-sorry. I-I’m... u-uh... 

Itsuki: Calm down, Amou.

Riku: I-I’m sorry...! My name is... Amou Riku... I play the flute...

The stuffed toy in Riku-kun’s grasp let out a squeak.

Yuta: Riku-chan, you’re too nervous! You’re crushing Mochida-san!

Riku: Ngh...

Hibiki: The six of us together make up the group SHINE★彡! More or less, I’m the one who started up the group, so...

Itsuki: Hibiki’s the leader of this unit.

Hibiki: Ehehe... that’s right! I might not look reliable, but nobody can beat me in terms of energy and willpower! ...Director, let’s work hard together!

Director: Same goes to all of you. Let’s work hard.

Their eyes were shining as they looked back at me. Only Riku-kun had his head cast downwards in anxiety. 

Director: For the time being, can I hear how you guys sound? 

♪ Members:

(Note: We applied English format name for all the characters and the voice actors, so the format is nickname then the surname~)

Haruka Shiba (CV: Toshinari Fukamachi)

[The Leader of SunsetRouge]

 “It feels like.... destiny, isn't it?"

A sexy, refreshing, and fashionable young man♪

Age : 26 years old

Birthday : August, 25th

Zodiac Sign : Virgo

Height : 182 cm

Weight : 64.2 kg

Blood Type : O

Unit : SunsetRouge

Musical Instrument : Tenor Saxophone

Hobby: Fortune-telling with tarot

Like(s) : Financier

Dislike(s) : Mushroom

 Allure you with sweet words on his calm personality.

Even his usual way of speaking sounds sexy.

Playful with women, but actually stoic against music.

To make SunsetRouge famous, he will works hard even if he must get his hands 'dirty'. (This is just a phrase)

Active as a soloist, because of his flirtiness he's often being called as "love-affair saxist".

  Tetora Rokugou (CV. Jun Fukuyama)

 "Whoosh and bam, then becomes sparkle! That's what composition about!"

 Bizarre, yet a ultra high tension genius!

Age : 24 years old

Birthday : June, 24th

Zodiac Sign : Cancer

Height : 179 cm

Weight : 59.9 kg

Blood Type: AB

Unit : SunsetRouge

Musical Instrument : Trumpet

Hobby : Watercolor painting

Like(s) : Dry fruits

Dislike(s) : Raw vegetables

 Natural airhead and extraordinary prodigy!

He is noisy because he can't stop talking.

His father is a famous trumpeter and he inherited his father's blood.

Also, his music composing ability is outstanding and the members are acknowledged his talent. But currently there is a reason why he can't write SunsetRouge's songs.

According to Shunsuke said, "Same as Mirto, he is handsome if he remains silent."

  Shunsuke Fujisaki (CV. Shinichiro Kamio)

 "I don't understand...my own heart."

 He is a hard-faced but actually kind, also has superhuman strength.

Age : 28 years old

Birthday : March, 19th

Zodiac Sign : Pisces

Height : 190 cm

Weight : 75.4 kg

Blood Type: A

Unit : SunsetRouge

Musical Instrument : Contrabass

Hobby : Cooking

Like(s) : Japanese tea

Dislike(s) : None

 His physical nature and reticence are fearsome but he is actually gentle.

He doesn't show his emotions directly but he holds various feelings inside his heart.

He has known Haruka for a long time and such a worrywart towards Haruka, like his guardian.

Recounts his horror experience like it is no big deal and makes Mirto afraid of it.

He is skillful at cooking and his speciality is Oyakodon (Japanese rice bowl dish).

  Mirto Henry Stuart (CV. Yukitoshi Kikuchi)

 "What is the most fun thing for you? If you like, would you go drinking with me?"

 His appearance looks like a prince but his inner is pseudo-Kansai!?

Age : 20 years old

Birthday : September, 29th

Zodiac Sign : Libra

Height : 183 cm

Weight : 61.8 kg

Blood Type: O

Unit : SunsetRouge

Musical Instrument : Vibraphone

Hobby : Karaoke

Like(s) : Sushi

Dislike(s) : Dried plum

 At first glance, he looks like a prince but actually he is pseudo-Kansai!?

He is the one who brings the excitement in the unit but he often ends up being treated in pity by the members.

He can play both vibraphone and jazz piano and he is pretty famous in his homeland.

He loves Japan, promised his parents to live there by himself in proper way and makes efforts to keep it on.

  Gakuto Haitani (CV. Satoshi Hino)

 "This old man is not young like you all, you know."

 The lethargic and apathy old man.

Age : Unknown

Birthday : May, 23rd

Zodiac Sign : Gemini

Height : 180 cm

Weight : 70.1 kg

Blood Type: O

Unit : SunsetRouge

Musical Instrument : Tenor trombone

Hobby : Playing Mahjong

Like(s) : Canned food, sake

Dislike(s) : Black tea

 He looks like an apathy old man, but already well-experienced in many things, and just observes around.

He bears in his mind not to pursue anything deeply, so he won't lose or attach to something.

As a senior, he often becomes adviser for the young people.

He ever helped Haruka in the past and he become emotionally attached to him. In the end, he was beguiled into joining SunsetRouge because of Haruka's trick.

He smokes a lot.

That’s all from SunsetRouge unit~! ♪